โIโm guilty, you got me:โ Man arrested for 2 robberies hours apart, Polk County deputies say
DAVENPORT, Fla. โ A man faces charges after he admitted to holding up two 7-Eleven stores within about two hours, according to the Polk County Sheriffโs Office. Victor Santana Ramos, 28, was arrested on Tuesday at a home in Davenport, according to a news release from the sheriffโs office. โIโm guilty, you got me,โ Santana Ramos said, according to deputies. They added that the Santana Ramos also had a gun tucked into his waistband when deputies first made contact with him. These charges stem from the robbery in Polk County only, according to the sheriffโs office.
Man drops victim off at hospital after shooting him in head, Orlando police say
ORLANDO, Fla. โ A man shot another man in the head during an argument at a 7-Eleven Saturday morning then dropped the victim off at a hospital, according to the Orlando Police Department. Police said Dodson grabbed his friendโs gun from that manโs backpack and shot the other man in the head. Dodson was seen in surveillance footage dropping the victim off at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital, according to authorities. The victim was in stable condition at last check and was able to tell officers what happened. Dodson was arrested hours after the shooting on charges of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Gas station clerk spent thousands of dollars on customers' stolen credit cards, police say
CASSELBERRY, Fla. โ A 7-Eleven gas station clerk stole credit and debit card information from mostly elderly customers, called their banks to attempt to gain control of their accounts and made thousands of dollars in fraudulent purchases, according to the Casselberry Police Department. When she went to run her next errand, she realized her mistake so she returned to the gas station, but an employee said the shift had since changed and they didnโt have her card, according to the report. The second victim said Smith used his credit card to make purchases at Own It Now Sales, Samโs Club, Apple.com and Loweโs, totaling $1,840.35, records show. Police said for many of the purchases, they were able to locate security footage or witness testimony proving that it was Smith using the stolen card. They also brought in her probation officer who was able to identify her voice in recordings from calls made to the credit card companies, the report said.
Suspects arrested in attempted murder shooting at Titusville gas station, police say
TITUSVILLE, Fla. โ Two suspects are in custody for their involvement in a shooting at a 7-Eleven gas station that left a man with life-threatening injuries, according to the Titusville Police Department. As the victim and Lewis were fighting, Britt shot the victim from behind, a news release said. Britt and Lewis ran from the disabled vehicle, with Britt entering someoneโs home, but have both since been taken into custody, records show. According to an arrest report, Britt recently released a rap song on SoundCloud that featured lyrics about the victim. Lewis is facing charges of principal in the first degree to attempted first-degree murder, battery and resisting arrest without violence.
7 teens arrested in Osceola County store robberies, deputies say
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. Seven teenagers are in custody after a string of convenience store armed robberies in Osceola County, sheriffs officials said. Videos show the group robbing the store at 5880 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee and at 8010 Osceola Polk Line Road in Davenport, according to a Osceola County Sheriffs Office news release. [MORE COVERAGE: Teens used Taser stolen from unmarked vehicle to commit armed robbery, police say]Hours later, several vehicles were burglarized and an armed robbery was reported in the Gramercy Farms subdivision. He is being held in the Osceola County Jail. He is being held in the Osceola County Jail.
Man shot while pumping gas in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. A man was shot and wounded while pumping gas early Monday in Orlando. The shooting happened at the 7-Eleven at 4355 Silver Star Road. Orlando police said the man was pumping gas when several rounds were fired. The man was struck in the leg, and his car was riddled with bullets, police said. A 27-year-old was shot at the same gas station in July.
3 charged in connection with Osceola County shooting
Three people were arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that happened earlier this month at a 7-Eleven in Osceola County. Detectives said Kione White, 23, attacked the victim and Christian Colon, 25, shot the victim. Authorities determined Lachaunda Woods, 31, supplied the handgun used to shoot the victim, according to a news release. Colon is charged with attempted murder, Woods is charged with carrying a concealed firearm, tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact to a first-degree felony. White is charged with battery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
2nd suspect arrested in Orlando homicide
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. A second suspect was arrested Friday from a homicide in Orlando on July 29, according to the police department. Orlando Police said officers arrested shooting suspect Deon Sykes for the homicide at the 7-Eleven parking lot on the 5500 block of Orange Blossom Trail. Artevious Benton is accused of being an accomplice and was arrested on Wednesday, according to police. Investigators said he was arrested for his involvement in the shooting. Officers said they are still looking another suspect.
Cocoa man wins $1 million prize on scratch-off lottery ticket
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. โ On Friday, the Florida Lottery announced the winner of a $1 million top prize ticket sold in Central Florida. Stephen Smith, 43, of Cocoa, claimed a lump-sum payment of $790,000.00 after winning on a THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game. Smith purchased his winning ticket from a 7-Eleven in Melbourne. โThe retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket,โ officials said. The $30 game launched in February and features 155 top prizes of $1,000,000 and over $948 million in cash prizes, lottery officials said.
27-year-old shot in Orlando 7-Eleven parking lot, police say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. The Orlando Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at a 7-Eleven overnight into Friday. According to officers, they arrived at 4355 Silver Star Road for a report of shots fired call. When units arrived on scene, several shell casings were discovered in the parking lot, officials with OPD said. According to authorities, a 27-year-old man was found at a nearby apartment complex. The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition but is now listed as stable, officers said.
Police block Orlando streets over suspicious device
ORLANDO, Fla. Orlando police have blocked off a busy intersection Friday morning due to a suspicious device at a 7-Eleven. Police have taped off the area around Orange Blossom Trail and Gore Street. Our units are working a suspicious package at 901 S OBT, the 7/11, OPD tweeted. Please use alternate routes.SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE: Our units are working a suspicious package at 901 S OBT, the 7/11. pic.twitter.com/3l8Xt9jrRr Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 10, 2020#breaking: Large police presence OBT & Gore.
Kissimmee man scratches his way to $1 million top prize
The Central Florida scratch-off winners just keep coming. Alfonso Rangel Noguera, 41, won the $1 million top prize on the Gold Rush Classic Scratch-Off game, according to Florida Lottery officials. The Kissimmee man purchased his winning ticket at the 7-Eleven at 3300 West Carroll Street in Kissimmee. Noguera elected to receive the one-time, lump-sum payment of $705,000. The $5 scratch-off game launched in January 2019 and has overall odds of winning of 1 in 3.97, lottery officials said.
Osceola County deputies ask for publics help in identifying armed 7-Eleven robbery suspects
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. The Osceola County Sheriffs Office is asking for the publics help in identifying three men who committed an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven gas station. According to a news release, deputies responded to the 7-Eleven located at 6070 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Monday just before 4 a.m. for a reported armed robbery. Deputies said three males entered the business, pointed a handgun at an employee and demanded money. Officials said the suspects fled the area on foot, but its unknown if they left in a vehicle. Anyone who can identify the suspects or with information related to this case or any other similar incidents, please contact the Osceola County Sheriffs Office at (407) 348-2222 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477, where information leading to a felony arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 dollars, officials wrote in a news release.
7-Eleven cancels Free Slurpee Day due to coronavirus
Now its taking away our free Slurpees. 7-Eleven announced on Twitter the rumors are true and that Free Slurpee Day on July 11 (7/11) will not be happening in 2020 because of the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Annually on July 11, 7-Eleven celebrates its birthday by giving customers free Slurpees, marking the companys busiest day of the year with millions of visitors, according to USA Today. 7-Eleven promises there are still ways to get a free Slurpee in July as it looks to help with social distancing. 7Rewards members will get a coupon for a free medium Slurpee which is redeemable in July.
$5 scratch-off game turns into $1 million prize for Orlando Man
ORLANDO, Fla. โ An Orlando man turned $5 into $1 million with a lucky scratch. Espinosa Toledo, 45, bought a $5 Gold Rush Classic Scratch-Off game and won the top prize of $1 million, Florida Lottery officials announced. The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven at 13451 Landstar Boulevard in Orlando, and the retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the ticket. Toledo chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $705,000, officials said. Gold Rush Classic launched in January 2019 and has 1 in 3.97 odds of winning, according to the Florida Lottery.
1 stabbed in robbery at Orange County 7-Eleven, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. โ A person was stabbed early Thursday during a robbery outside a 7-Eleven convenience store in Orange County, deputies said. The stabbing happened around 1:36 a.m. at the 7-Eleven located at 3974 S. Orange Blossom Trail. According to authorities, two assailants approached the victim and demanded money. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital in stable condition, investigators said. No other details have been released.
7 of our favorite Leap Day 2020 freebies, deals
So, happy birthday, Leap Day, kids! Olive GardenThis Leap Day, Olive Garden is gifting its โLeaplingโ guests, whose birthdays are on Leap Day, four FREE Dolicinis to make up for those lost birthdays. The beloved doughnut chain โis celebrating its leap to National Delivery by celebrating those who make possible the most special deliveries of all โ Leap Day Babies!โ Krispy Kremeโs website says. Anyway, follow the instructions on social media and make your beer purchase between Feb. 26 and Feb. 29. What are your Leap Day plans?
$396,900,000 Powerball ticket sold in Florida
One person in Florida is a whole lot richer Thursday morning. The winning $396,900,000 Powerball lottery ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven on Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs, according to lottery officials. The winning numbers for Wednesdayโs drawing were 9, 12, 15, 31 and 60, with a Powerball of 2. The jackpot is now back to $40 million, with the next drawing taking place Feb. 1.